Wallflower

"Wallflower" - 36x48 in Original Mixed Media Painting
 
This substantial 36x48 inch canvas stands as the quintessential piece from my Wallflower Girls series. The title itself reflects the inspiration behind this collection – exploring the quiet introspection of women who, like myself, have journeyed through finding their voice and confidence.
 
The luminous figure emerges from a symphony of color – teal blues, golden yellows, earthy ambers, and touches of magenta create a dreamlike atmosphere where the subject appears to be simultaneously materializing from and dissolving into the richly textured background. The delicate red linework creates organic forms that weave through the composition, connecting the figure to her surroundings.
 
This larger scale allows you to fully appreciate the layers and depth created through my signature mixed media approach. The background reveals the playful, explorative beginning stages of my process with spray paints, inks, and acrylic washes creating atmospheric depth. The more contemplative charcoal drawing and oil painting layers bring forward the realistic elements that create the emotional core of this portrait painting.
 
The subject's profile view and thoughtful expression invites you to join in her moment of reflection. Her form appears translucent in places, suggesting the permeable boundaries between self and environment – a recurring theme in my abstract realism work that explores how we are all connected to the world around us.
 
As a statement piece, this oil painting for sale would transform any space into one that inspires daily meditation and self-reflection. Its scale and emotional depth make it perfect for collectors who appreciate contemporary portrait painting that goes beyond mere representation to explore deeper human experiences through the rich textural possibilities of mixed media.